Newspaper Marca are reporting that Brendan Rodgers has his mind on Saturday's Premier League clash at Chelsea - and not on Madrid.

Marca say Rodgers will "not make too much of an effort" as they bid to overthrow the La Liga giants at the Bernabeu.

They claim Steven Gerrad and Raheem Sterling's places on the bench are "guaranteed" and add that Javier Manquillo, Fabio Borini and Lucas Leiva will all be involved.

The Spanish newspaper have already written off Liverpool's chances of getting any result too.

BIG CLAIMS: Reports coming out of Spain this morning [MARCA]

Marca write: "Liverpool's future in the Champions League is therefore going to depend on the last two group games, away to Ludogorets and at home to Basel, whom they are currently tied with on points."

The report will incense Rodgers - but it's not the first time Marca have stoked the fire ahead of a big game.

Before the Anfield clash last month, Marca claimed that the Kop's captain marvel Gerrard had once agreed to join Madrid before U-turning on his decision at the 11th hour.

The Liverpool players jetted into Spain this afternoon and will train at the Bernabeu this evening.